Lead IT Specialist (Applications Software)

Job title: Lead IT Specialist (Applications Software)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine and Aviation Cyber Center (MACC), with one in vacancy in Lakeland, FL.This position is also announced under vacancy number OMAO-25-12652138-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.Overview

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Open & closing dates12/26/2024 to 01/02/2025Salary$103,409 – $158,860 per yearPay scale & gradeZP 4Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberOMAO-25-12652137-DEControl number825691900This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to the publicVideosDutiesAs a Lead IT Specialist (Applications Software), you will perform the following duties:

• Plan, develop, and implement complex system and application architecture including web-based applications and application program interfaces (APls), specifically related to data acquisition, digital workflows, and cloud applications. Work closely with science and engineering project teams to create solutions in support of the collection of Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) navigation and remote sensing systems data.
• Advise on and devise solutions to a wide range of aircraft systems’ issues. Recommend system improvements, optimization, or maintenance for operational efficiency, risk management, and contingency planning for mission applications. Assure software and systems quality and functionality and integrate components. Lead the design, coding, and testing of systems and upgrade code.
• Serve as senior expert and consultant to ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements to deliver application systems and software services. Develop new plans, techniques, or policies to include playing a lead role in drafting new policies, processes, or procedures.
• Perform the full range of Team Leader functions. Ensure that the office’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated and integrated into the strategies, objectives, work plans and work products and services. Articulate and communicate assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Provide advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assists in identifying the parameters of a viable solution. Identify, distribute and balance workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow and skill level.

RequirementsConditions of EmploymentThis position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band.The ZP-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14.NOTE:
*A one year probationary period may be required.
*Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.
*This position is not in the bargaining unit.Key Requirements: * Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be subject to serving a one-year probationary period.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (

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• A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management’s website located at:EDUCATION: There is no positive education requirement for this position.To qualify for 2210 series:
IT COMPETENCIES: For all position’s individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

• Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service – Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

-AND-SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZP-4 or GS-13 level:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the IT Competencies, applicants must also possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZP-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:

• Participating as a full-stack developer in building and maintaining the front-end and back-end of a website or application;
• Maintaining or writing code utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, C#, JAVA, Maven, git, AlmaOS and ASP.NET Core web framework; and
• Performing Information Technology (IT) activities to enhance or optimize a real-time sensory data acquisition system.

EducationSubstitution of education for experience is not applicable to this vacancy.Additional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Career Transition Resources website at:CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).

• A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action”, noting current position, grade level, and duty location;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: * A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;

• A copy of your SF-50 “Notification of Personnel Action” documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
• A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
• Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $103409 – 158860 per year

Location: Lakeland, FL

Job date: Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:53:20 GMT

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